Palm Sunday

a verse or two
“ ¹² The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. ¹³ So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord--the King of Israel!" John 12:12-13.

Spiritual Walk and Musings: Lenten thoughts — Holy Week.

We are moving into the last week of Lent, Holy Week. Like last year I encourage you to spend time thinking and reading through the passion of Jesus.

Think of his un-egocentric nature, his love-for-the-other when his own death was so near. Remember his words “Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing”. Even when mocked, betrayed and abandoned, Jesus forgave. 

And then there was perhaps the darkest time in his whole life—his inner and deeply spiritual anguish at being separated from the Father. Muse on Jesus’ resoluteness to journey to Jerusalem, obeying his Father — the Father. A life laid down for you and me.

To Pray and Ponder: Prayerfully read the original story

“The original accounts of the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus were written in the four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John – in the first century AD. For such ancient books, the story they tell is remarkably clear and compelling, and filled with human detail. Below are readings for each day of Holy Week, following the events which led up to the crucifixion, and beyond.” [[from www.rejesus.co.uk]]

PALM SUNDAY: INTO JERUSALEM: Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey: Matthew 21: 1-11
MONDAY: IN THE TEMPLE: Jesus throws out the temple merchants: Mark 11:15-19
TUESDAY: IN THE TEMPLE: Trick questions for Jesus: Matthew 22:23-40
WEDNESDAY: IN BETHANY: A woman anoints Jesus: Mark 14:1-11
THURSDAY: THE NIGHT OF THE BETRAYAL: The last supper: Matthew 26:20-30; Betrayal and arrest: Luke 22:39-53; Before the high priest: Mark 14:53-65; Peter denies knowing Jesus: Mark 14:66-72
GOOD FRIDAY: TO GOLGOTHA: Judas hangs himself: Matthew 27:1-5; Pilate condemns Jesus: Mark 15:1-15; Jesus is crucified: Luke 23:26-43; Jesus dies and is buried: Mark 15:33-47
SATURDAY: AT THE TOMB: The tomb is guarded: Matthew 27:62-66
EASTER SUNDAY: ENCOUNTERS: An angel at the tomb: Mark 16:1-8; Mary meets Jesus: John 20:10-18; Thomas demands proof: John 20:24-29; Jesus meets the disciples: Luke 24:36-49

God Bless to you all
Jon